Primera Division
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Primera Division · 2026
This Primera Division (Uruguay) profile covers the 2026 Primera Division season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Deportivo Maldonado currently top the Primera Division standings with 39 points from 19 matches (12W–3D–4L, goals 35:20), 2 points clear of Racing in 2nd place. That gap represents 0% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model. Peñarol remain in contention in 3rd on 36 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.
League Standings · Primera Division · 2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Deportivo Maldonado | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 35:20 | 39 | |
| 2 |  Racing | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 25:15 | 37 | |
| 3 |  Peñarol | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 28:18 | 36 | |
| 4 |  Albion | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 29:20 | 32 | |
| 5 |  Nacional | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 31:26 | 31 | |
| 6 |  Central Español | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 27:25 | 31 | |
| 7 |  Montevideo City Torque | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 29:24 | 29 | |
| 8 |  Liverpool | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 22:19 | 26 | |
| 9 |  Cerro Largo | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 21:20 | 24 | |
| 10 |  Wanderers | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21:24 | 24 | |
| 11 |  Defensor Sporting | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 15:16 | 23 | |
| 12 |  Boston River | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 19:26 | 21 | |
| 13 |  Danubio | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 19:26 | 19 | |
| 14 |  Juventud | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 22:29 | 18 | |
| 15 |  Atlético Progreso | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16:30 | 13 | |
| 16 |  Cerro | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10:31 | 13 |
League Analysis · Primera Division · 2026
The relegation battle is tight: Atlético Progreso begin the danger zone in 15th with 13 points, just 5 points behind Juventud in safety. Cerro prop up the table with 13 points and a 10:31 goal record after 19 matches.
Deportivo Maldonado carry the strongest recent form in Primera Division with 4 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-W-D-W-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Defensor Sporting (L-L-L-D-D in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
By squad market value, Peñarol lead Primera Division at €40.98m (3rd in the table, 36 pts), ahead of Nacional at €18.30m. StatsBrain stores Transfermarkt valuations alongside performance data to contextualise each club's results relative to squad investment.
Statistical Modelling · Primera Division · 2026
StatsBrain publishes 1 active pre-match statistical projection for the 2026 Primera Division season. The next fixture on the calendar is Danubio vs Juventud. Each linked match page includes the full win/draw/loss probability split, expected-goals estimates and simulated scorelines.
Over the last 20 completed Primera Division fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 25% (5/20), draws made up 30% and away wins 45%. Those matches averaged 2.15 goals per game.
Simulated scorelines across the upcoming Primera Division slate average 2.00 total goals per fixture.
StatsBrain's Primera Division modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Primera Division · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Average Corners | - | - | - |
Upcoming Match Projections · Primera Division
1 matchesRecent Results · Primera Division
20 matches- 8 JunLiverpool0 – 0Cerro Largo
- 7 JunDefensor Sporting1 – 1Boston River
- 7 JunCerro0 – 1Peñarol
- 7 JunAtlético Progreso1 – 2Albion
- 6 JunNacional2 – 1Juventud
- 6 JunMontevideo City Torque2 – 4Deportivo Maldonado
- 6 JunCentral Español1 – 1Racing
- 5 JunWanderers0 – 0Danubio
- 1 JunPeñarol0 – 1Central Español
- 1 JunBoston River0 – 1Liverpool
- 31 MayDeportivo Maldonado3 – 0Nacional
- 31 MayJuventud2 – 5Wanderers
- 31 MayAlbion1 – 2Montevideo City Torque
- 30 MayDanubio1 – 2Atlético Progreso
- 30 MayRacing0 – 0Defensor Sporting
- 29 MayCerro Largo2 – 0Cerro
- 24 MayDefensor Sporting0 – 2Peñarol
- 24 MayWanderers1 – 1Deportivo Maldonado
- 24 MayCerro1 – 0Central Español
- 23 MayNacional1 – 0Albion
Frequently Asked Questions · Primera Division
8Who leads the Primera Division standings in 2026?
Deportivo Maldonado currently top the Primera Division (Uruguay) table with 39 points from 19 matches played (12W–3D–4L). Their goal record stands at 35:20 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Primera Division?
Deportivo Maldonado lead Racing by 2 points after 19 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Primera Division?
The current top three in the 2026 Primera Division season are: Deportivo Maldonado (39 pts), Racing (37 pts), Peñarol (36 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Primera Division?
16 clubs are listed in the current Primera Division standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Primera Division?
Cerro are bottom of Primera Division with 13 points from 19 matches. Their goal difference record is 10:31 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Primera Division team has the highest squad value?
Peñarol have the highest reported squad value in Primera Division at €40.98m, currently 3rd in the table with 36 points. Transfermarkt valuations are stored in StatsBrain's league profile for context alongside performance data.
Which Primera Division teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Deportivo Maldonado (4W in last 5) and Peñarol (4W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Primera Division season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.
How many upcoming Primera Division fixtures are on StatsBrain?
StatsBrain currently lists 1 upcoming Primera Division projection. The next scheduled fixture is Danubio vs Juventud. Each match page includes AI win/draw/loss probabilities and simulated score forecasts.